Articles tagged with 'Cruelty to animals'
How many ducks and quail are wounded due to recreational hunting?
In recreational duck and quail hunting people use a shotgun to shoot the birds; this causes inevitable pain and suffering as not every bird is killed outright.
What happens when dogs are used to hunt feral pigs?
The use of dogs in pig hunting poses significant welfare risks to both the pig being hunted and the dogs involved. Hunting pigs with dogs involves the dog flushing out the pig and chasing it until it is exhausted or cornered.
Are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hunters exempt from animal cruelty laws?
No, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hunters must comply with the laws relating to animal cruelty in all states and territories.
Is the practice of boiling pre-hatched duck embryos in their shell humane?
The practice of boiling a fertilised duck embryo in the egg shell and then eating it from the shell has the potential to result in pain and suffering for the unhatched bird.
Do padded whips cause pain to horses?
Since 2009, all jockeys in Thoroughbred racing in Australia have been required to use a whip which is padded at the end, replacing conventional whips which have no padding, This change was introduced in response to concerns raised about the pain caused by the use of whips and the introduction…
How are RSPCA Inspectors accountable under law?
The RSPCA is recognised as Australia’s leading authority on animal care and protection. This is largely due to its role in enforcing state and territory animal welfare legislation through the employment of approximately 100 RSPCA Inspectors nationwide.
Do fish feel pain?
The answer is yes. Scientific evidence that fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering has been building for some years. It has now reached a point where the sentience of fish is acknowledged and recognised by leading scientists across the world.
Why do some dogs still have docked tails?
Tail docking is the surgical removal (amputation) of a dog’s tail for cosmetic purposes. Tail docking has been illegal in Australia since 2004, as it is an unnecessary surgical procedure associated with significant acute and chronic pain and is detrimental to the welfare of the animals concerned.
What is ‘One Welfare’?
Figure 1: Examples of topics that fall under the umbrella of One Welfare. ‘One Welfare’ is the concept that animal welfare depends on and influences human welfare and environmental sustainability.
What is a puppy farm?
A puppy farm (also known as a puppy factory or puppy mill) is an intensive dog breeding facility, operating under inadequate conditions. Puppy farming is a major animal welfare issue in Australia because puppy farms fail to meet dogs’ physical and mental needs. Why are puppy farms a problem?